IPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Planning
 Junior Humanities |  Junior History |  Junior Geography |
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Junior Humanities
The humanities and social sciences are the study of human behaviour and interaction in social, cultural, environmental, economic and political contexts. The humanities and social sciences have a historical and contemporary focus, from personal to global contexts, and consider challenges for the future.
Through studying humanities and social sciences, students will develop the ability to question, think critically, solve problems, communicate effectively, make decisions and adapt to change. Thinking about and responding to issues requires an understanding of the key historical, geographical, political, economic and societal factors involved, and how these different factors interrelate.
The humanities and social science subjects provide a broad understanding of the world in which we live, and how people can participate as active and informed citizens with high-level skills needed for the 21st century.
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Junior History
History is a discipline through which people investigate, interpret, explain and describe changes and consequences in human affairs over time. Students of history inquire into the past, using primary and secondary sources of evidence, to construct and evaluate interpretations of events, focusing on issues of motive, causation and effects.
Historical study encourages students to question generalised theories about human behaviour, which are found in many social sciences. Through studying history, young people learn to approach the present and the future in a creative way, characterised by critical thinking, careful reflection and well-founded decision-making.
Junior Geography
Geography is offered in the school curriculum because it is a valuable medium for the education of young people.
Its contributions lie in the content, cognitive processes, skills and values that Geography can promote to help students better explore, understand and evaluate the social and environmental dimensions of the world.
Geography also evokes feelings for environments and people in environments.